Mahabharata Udyoga Parva – तदैव निहतान मन्ये कुरून अन्यांश च पार्थिवान

Shloka (श्लोक)

तदैव निहतान मन्ये कुरून अन्यांश च पार्थिवान
न पराहरद यदा भीष्मॊ घृणित्वाद दरुपदात्मजे

⚡ Quick Meaning

The speaker expresses the belief that the Kuru warriors and others were not truly defeated as long as Bhishma restrained his might due to compassion.

Translations

English Translation

It is believed that the Kuru warriors and other royal figures were not entirely defeated since Bhishma, filled with compassion, did not unleash his full strength against them.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह माना जाता है कि कुरु योद्धाओं और अन्य राजाओं का सम्पूर्ण पराजय नहीं हुआ, क्योंकि भीष्म ने दया के कारण अपनी सम्पूर्ण शक्ति का प्रयोग नहीं किया।

Commentary

Context

This verse reflects the moral dilemmas faced during the war, highlighting Bhishma’s restraint born from compassion for his kin.

Meaning

It signifies the complexity of battle dynamics where emotional ties can influence the outcome and decisions of warriors.

Application

This shloka encourages consideration of compassion in leadership and reminds of the weight of our decisions amidst conflicts.